The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology met at 9:00 a.m. this day, in Room 536, Wellington Building, the Chair, James Rajotte, presiding.

At 9:02 a.m., the Committee proceeded to sit in camera.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study on the review of Canada’s Service Sector, and study the strengths of this sector, the challenges facing this sector, the sector’s impact on Canada’s overall economy, overall employment percentage, and overall average of salaries across the sector. Finally, study the role of the Government of Canada in strengthening the service sector.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study on the Impact of the Appreciating Value of the Canadian Dollar on the Canadian Economy.

It was agreed, — That meetings pertaining to the Study of a Review of Canada’s Service Sector be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and meetings pertaining to the Study on the Impact of the Appreciating Value of the Canadian Dollar on the Canadian Economy be held in additional meetings on Wednesdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the dates of November 28, December 5 and December 12, 2007.

At 10:31 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.